VisitScotland has shared their top islands to visit this spring
In spite of the cold snap that has seen snowfall and plummeting temperatures across Scotland, spring is nevertheless the perfect time to get out and explore the country's natural beauty.
Orkney As we enter spring, the longer days on the Orkney archipelago make it an ideal time for a trip. This week's top Scotland Now stories Shetland The Shetland Islands may be more difficult to get to given their location approximately 110 miles off of the Scottish mainland, but the trip is well worth it.
Uist If it's pristine white beaches, grassland bustling with birdlife and freely roaming ponies that interest you, the six islands that make up Uist in the Outer Hebrides are perfect.
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